CAP Awards Package

Air Force Association Awards Outstanding CAP Cadets with the “Civil Air Patrol Outstanding
Squadron Cadet of the Year Award”

AFA provides each CAP squadron or unit a unique medal, ribbon and certificate to
present to the most outstanding CAP cadet in each squadron each year. AFA is proud
to support these accomplished cadets with an award package that includes a silver
medal accompanied by a sky-blue ribbon and a certificate. AFA requests that the
certificate be inscribed by the unit before it is presented to the cadet at a special
awards ceremony.

Each year, beginning 1 December, but not later than 15 January, CAP Squadron/Unit
Commanders should request an award package directly from AFA’s National Awards Office,
either by mail or by e-mail. This award package should not be requested by the AFA
State or Chapter organizations; it is only requested by CAP Unit Commanders. (The
letter on the following page could be used for this request, if desired.)

The award package contains a form for each commander to complete and return to AFA
after the cadet is selected. The form will request the following information:
Unit Name and Address
Unit Commander’s Name, Phone and E-mail
Award Presentation Information: Date, Location, Presenter
Award Recipient’s Name/Rank/Accomplishments

In order to allow commanders the widest possible latitude in this selection, the
award may go to any cadet, at any level of achievement in the CAP Cadet Program
who has displayed superior performance during the year.

After the unit has made the annual selection for the outstanding cadet award, a
special presentation should be made. This can be done at any CAP event or awards
ceremony, or, even at a local AFA Chapter event. It is recommended that a local
AFA representative be asked to make this presentation to the Outstanding Squadron
Cadet at an appropriate time. To find information about a local AFA Chapter who
may have a possible representative for this presentation, click here. CAP commanders may also make
the presentation if no AFA representative is available in the area. Each unit will
have unique resources and opportunities for this presentation, thus presentations
will vary.

Although this is the most current information for the cadet award process, information is also found on page 24 in CAPR 39-3.

Air Force Association Awards Outstanding CAP Cadets with the “Civil Air Patrol Outstanding
Squadron Cadet of the Year Award”

AFA provides each CAP squadron or unit a unique medal, ribbon and certificate to
present to the most outstanding CAP cadet in each squadron each year. AFA is proud
to support these accomplished cadets with an award package that includes a silver
medal accompanied by a sky-blue ribbon and a certificate. AFA requests that the
certificate be inscribed by the unit before it is presented to the cadet at a special
awards ceremony.

Unit commanders should mail or e-mail the following letter of request beginning
1 December, but not later than 15 January of each year.

Please send an award package for the “CAP Outstanding Squadron Cadet of the Year
Award” to the following squadron/unit representative:

Squadron/Unit Name:

Squadron/Unit Commander’s Name and Rank:

Commander’s E-mail Address:

Commander’s Daytime Phone Number:

Commander’s Actual Mailing Address and Zip Code (not P.O. Box):

NOTE: Upon receipt of the award package, and after selection of the cadet award
recipient, I understand that I am to complete and return to AFA the form that will
be found in the award package box. This form will include details about the award
recipient and date of presentation (date this has been or will be conducted).